Science investigations with micro:bits
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Put science investigations in the hands of learners by using the micro:bit as a scientific tool in your classroom or playground.
Research shows that practical, hands-on science learning is more engaging for young learners, but it can be hard to plan and equip.
The micro:bit can help. This tiny computer is packed with sensors for sound, light, temperature, magnetism, movement and conductivity, and there are dozens of projects ready to go for classroom learning across many topics:
Take a look at some of our FREE Science and micro:bit resources
Science exploration with the micro:bit? course
This free professional development course provides you with a choice of four science investigations you can take directly into your classroom. Sign up for free, use the training videos to increase your confidence, then use the pupil workbooks to help plan your lessons.
Science lesson plans
From testing electricity circuits, to health tech, have a look at our units of work or design challenges that link to the sciences. Each series of lessons has curriculum guidance as well as lesson plans, slides and activities that you can work through with your pupils.
Make it: code it projects linked to science
Maybe you have a science topic?already planned, but would like?a coding project to enhance the learning. Try the Make it: code projects: each comes with a short introduction and coding video, or you can download the project code and get using it straight away.
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Just getting started with your micro:bits?
Training is available through short online courses, Getting started webinars, or regional options that include face to face training.?
BBC micro:bit playground survey - simple science?activities
Temperature investigation
Use the micro:bit's temperature sensor to compare differences in playground surface temperatures. Watch the video?with your class, then code your micro:bits to become?thermometers.?
Biodiversity investigation
Investigate the biodiversity of plants and animals in your playground with the help of your micro:bit. Watch the?video?with your class, then code your micro:bits to become?biodiversity counters.
Machine learning investigationExperiment with new technology by creating a?machine learning model with your class.?Watch the?video?with your class, then explore the micro:bit machine learning tool together.
There are over 40 science-related quick projects you can use or adapt in your classroom, including investigating sound and pitch, using the micro:bit's radio feature to make indoor-outdoor thermometers, and learning about how radio waves travel.
The micro:bit is a tiny computer that opens up a world of scientific investigation in the palms of your students' hands.